Gregg Fonarow
Cardiologist and interim chief of the UCLA Division of Cardiology, director of the Amundsen UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center and co-director of UCLA's Preventive Cardiology Program, recognized for expertise in heart failure management and research.
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Jan 10, 2023 • 23min
S1 Episode 2: Nuanced Management of Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF): Select Patients
Gregg Fonarow, cardiologist and UCLA heart failure expert, discusses nuanced selection of adjunct HFrEF therapies. He covers ivabradine use and prescribing rules. He reviews hydralazine‑nitrate benefits in select populations. He outlines vericiguat's role after worsening heart failure and the evidence for transcatheter mitral repair. Practical tips on multidisciplinary care and medication optimization are highlighted.
Sep 27, 2023 • 9min
334. Guidelines: 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure – Question #28 with Dr. Gregg Fonarow
Dr. Gregg Fonarow, Professor of Medicine and Interim Chief of UCLA’s Division of Cardiology, discusses the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. Topics include the management of heart failure in patients with renal insufficiency and the use of hydralazine-nitrate combination therapy. The combination helps attenuate tolerance commonly seen with nitrates and preserves arterial and venous dilation. However, mortality outcomes differ, particularly in African American patients, emphasizing the need for long-term renal and cardiovascular protection.
